SINGAPORE: US National Security Advisor John Bolton vowed Tuesday to ‘squeeze’ Iran “until the pips squeak”, a week after a tough new round of sanctions came into force. President Donald Trump has dramatically…

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo says hopeful for renewed deal TEHRAN: Iran greeted the re-imposition of US sanctions on Monday with air defence drills and an acknowledgement from President Hassan Rouhani…

WASHINGTON: The Trump administration on Wednesday pulled out of two international agreements after Iran and the Palestinians complained to the International Court of Justice about US policies, the latest withdrawal by Washington…

UNITED NATIONS: The United Nations’ highest court has ordered the United States to lift sanctions on Iran that affect imports of humanitarian goods and products, and services linked to the safety of civil…

The United States told UN judges on Tuesday they had no jurisdiction to rule on Tehran’s demand for them to order the suspension of debilitating nuclear-related sanctions against Iran. Washington cited security…

ISTANBUL: Turkey’s foreign ministry says it is monitoring American sanctions on Iran, following a meeting with visiting US officials. The ministry issued a statement Friday saying Turkish authorities are evaluating the sanctions…

WASHINGTON: The United States wants to avoid disrupting global oil markets as it reimposes sanctions against Tehran and in certain cases will consider waivers for countries which need more time to wind…

DUBAI: Iranian President Hassan Rouhani said on Saturday the United States was more isolated than ever over sanctions against Iran, even among its allies. Rouhani, in remarks carried live on state television,…

SOFIA: The European Commission will launch on Friday the process of activating a law that bans European companies from complying with US sanctions against Iran and does not recognize any court rulings…